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DA13 ZGU

2013 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Skoda Octavia80,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 ZGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,815 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both o/s and n/s slightly. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on front and rear subframes.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,873 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,777 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 75,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,898 miles

Front tyre wear should be kept under observation.

Rear Both o/s and n/s brake disc`s becoming very slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,819 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s slightly cracking on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 53,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and slightly cracking on tread. ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,533 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DA13 ZGU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 80,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA13 ZGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DA13 ZGU is a 2013 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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